Karen Lencki attended Murray State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in public relations and finance and will graduate in December 2026 with her master’s in organizational communication. She serves as the Education Program Coordinator with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), where she supports employee learning, professional development and workforce advancement initiatives. In her role, Karen coordinates the Employee Learning and Development (ELD) program and the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), helping KDPH employees access educational and professional growth opportunities.
Karen is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that strengthen Kentucky’s public health workforce. Her work includes coordinating trainings, developing professional development opportunities, collaborating with internal and external partners and supporting employees pursuing higher education and career development. She also contributes to leadership development and workforce engagement initiatives across the department.
Through her work at KDPH, Karen strives to make professional development accessible, practical and relevant, while helping employees build skills that support both their individual career goals and the mission of public health in Kentucky.